Psychology
Blue is the world's most-preferred color across age, gender, and culture. It lowers heart rate, conveys stability and trust, and reads as professional almost regardless of context.
Meaning
Trust, authority, and depth — which is why it anchors finance, healthcare, government, and big-tech logos. Lighter blues feel airy and aspirational; navy and midnight feel established.
Applications
Foundational for SaaS, fintech, and enterprise interfaces. Mix with warm accents to avoid the corporate-blue trap of looking like every competitor.
Conversion
HEX
55D4FA
RGB
85, 212, 250
HSL
194, 94%, 66%
HSB
194, 66%, 98%
CMYK
66, 15, 0, 2
LAB
79, -28, -30
LCH
79, 41, 227
OKLCH
0.81, 0.12, 221
XYZ
45, 56, 99
LUV
79, -48, -43
HWB
194, 33%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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